Arsenic in Groundwater : A world problem
- Description:
- During the past two decennia it has become apparent that arsenic poisoning (As) via groundwater has become a worldwide problem. Some of the best-documented and most severe cases of arsenic contaminated groundwater have been found in aquifers in Asia (eg. parts of Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal) and South America (eg. Argentina, Mexico). High levels of arsenic in groundwater not only cause significant problems in the provision of safe drinking water, but lately have also raised concern regarding food safety: in the case of long-term use of groundwater for irrigation purposes - whereby crops become contaminated due to the accumulation of arsenic. Long-term exposure to arsenic has been associated with cancer of the skin, lungs, urinary tract, kidneys and liver, and can also produce various other non-cancerous effects.
- Display date:
- 2008
- Collections:
- Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
- Publisher:
- Netherlands National Committee of the IAH
- Content partner:
- Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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- Not specified
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